Christopher Diwata

Christopher Diwata
Born
Orion, Bataan
EducationLimay Polytechnic College
Occupations
  • Commercial Model
  • Influencer
  • Comedian
Years active2013–present
AgentViva Artists Agency
SpouseRonalyn Diwata
Children2

Christopher Diwata is a Filipino comedian, influencer and commercial model who gained popularity and recognition as a contestant in a second season of the It's Showtime segment Kalokalike (2013) when he impersonated Taylor Lautner.

Life and background

Christopher Diwata was born and raised in Orion, Bataan.

After his appearance on It's Showtime and gained initial fame, he discontinued his studies for thinking that he was already earning, but the gigs did not last, and his initial fame faded. By pursuing his celebrity dreams, he tried to live in Manila, but nothing happened.

Before he became viral in TikTok, Diwata was a fish dealer in Bataan, but he stopped because his business was struggling and leading him into debt. At that time, his wife Ronalyn Diwata became the provider of the family. Ronalyn and Christopher have been married for nine years. It was Ronalyn who informed him that he had gone viral again.

After his fame, he requested commercial brands to appear in a social media ad, partnership request and more. Diwata was able to provide for his family and pay their debts.

Career

Diwata's career rose when his video on It's Showtime trended on TikTok, his impersonation with Taylor Lautner and his line "What hafen Vella?" gained popularity and became a meme. Because of that, he gained a lot of brand endorsement and was able to buy his own car and purchased a food stall business franchise.

Now, Diwata has a huge following on TikTok, and also created a YouTube vlog named "Lakbay Diwata channel", where he and his friends visit cemeteries and haunted houses to hunt for ghosts and supernatural beings, and they are doing Mukbang.

Acting

In 2025, Diwata entered the world of acting when he played the character Chakob in GMA Network's action series Mga Batang Riles. He also starred in the upcoming romantic drama series Love, Siargao which is scheduled to be release on the streaming platform Viu in the second quarter of 2026. In August 15, 2026, Diwata signed a contract in Viva Artists Agency.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef!
2013 It's Showtime Himself / Contestant, Kalokalike Face 2: Level Up segment
2025 Himself / Contestant / Guest, KidSONA segment
Mga Batang Riles Chakob
Family Feud Himself / Player
Rated Korina Himself
Kapatid Mo, Idol Raffy Tulfo Himself / Guest in Bardagulan Serye segment
Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda Himself / Guest
2026 Love, Siargao Jonathan / Tantan

References

  1. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (May 18, 2025). "Christopher Diwata of 'What haffen Vella?' popularity jams with Ben&Ben". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ Mariano, Dianne (May 16, 2025). "Meet Cristopher Diwata, the man behind the 'What hafen Vella' trend". GMA Network. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Basina, Carby Rose (May 17, 2025). "'What hafen, Vella?': Cristopher Diwata grateful for financial relief his virality brings". GMA Network. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ Mendoza, Ralph (May 26, 2025). "KILALANIN: Si Christopher Diwata at ang pamosong 'What hafen Vella?'". Balita. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (May 26, 2025). "Who is Christopher Diwata, of 'What Hafen Vella?' fame?". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (June 5, 2025). "Christopher Diwata of 'What hafen Vella' buys car after viral meme". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Cristopher Diwata of 'What hafen, Vella' fame marks first biz franchise". GMA News. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  8. ↑ Felipe, MJ (May 16, 2025). "'Wha haffen Tanggol?': Christopher Diwata hopes to make it in 'Batang Quiapo'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Lakbay Diwata channel".
  10. 1 2 "Cristopher Diwata makes hilarious appearance on 'Mga Batang Riles'". GMA News Online. June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Nardo, Jun (June 6, 2025). "What Hafen Vella guy, aarte na sa riles". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "Full cast revealed for Nadine Lustre, Alden Richards' 'Love, Siargao'". News.ABS-CBN.com. April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  13. ↑ Franco, Bernie V. (May 16, 2025). "Meet Cristopher Diwata, the man behind "What hafen, Vella?" trend". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Christopher Diwata returns to 'Showtime'". ABS-CBN. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Family Feud: What Hafen Vella? vs Liga ng Kalokalikes". GMA Entertainment. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ "'Rated Korina' unveils season 2 offering". Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  17. ↑ "WHAT HAFFEN MGA KA-BARDA?".
  18. ↑ "Sa ASK BOY ABUNDA makakasama natin si..."